Nursery Manager | Telford | Large Setting
Up to £43,000 + Benefits | 40 Hours Per Week
We are recruiting for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead an established nursery setting in Telford.
This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of the setting, lead and develop a large team, drive quality and make a real impact on the nursery's performance.
About the Nursery
The nursery is a large, well-established setting with a strong reputation within the local community.
The setting has a strong focus on outdoor learning, education, nutrition and community, with an engaging environment designed to support children's development and learning.
There is also a dedicated space supporting children with additional needs, with the nursery having developed a strong reputation for its inclusive approach.
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for:
Leading, developing and retaining your team
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and quality
Driving continuous improvement and strong Early Years practice
Ensuring the EYFS and curriculum are consistently embedded across the nursery
Preparing the team for Ofsted and maintaining inspection readiness
Building strong relationships with parents and external professionals
Supporting recruitment and developing future leaders
Driving occupancy, admissions and commercial performance
Managing staffing, ratios and costs effectively
Working closely with senior leadership and the wider support team
About You
We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager or senior Early Years leader with:
Strong people management and leadership experience
Good knowledge of safeguarding, EYFS and Ofsted
Experience driving quality improvement
Strong understanding of Early Years practice
Confidence managing performance and holding teams accountable
Commercial awareness, including occupancy and nursery operations
A relevant Early Years qualification
Whether you have experience turning around a challenging setting or maintaining a high-performing nursery, we're interested in managers who can demonstrate strong leadership and deliver results.
Package
Up to £43,000
40 hours per week
Benefits package
Support from an established senior leadership team
Professional development and progression opportunities
Wider Early Years and operational support
Interested?
If you're looking for more than simply managing a nursery and want the opportunity to lead, develop people and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is in Telford and commutable from: Bridgnorth, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock, Newport, Kidderminster and surrounding areas.
Contact:
If you're interested in finding out more about the role, please contact Toyin Afuye.
Tel: 02392 316036
Email: [email protected]
